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eastrock
New Pal
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 Posted - 06/27/2011 : 04:08:11 AM
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 06/27/2011 : 09:52:41 AM
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Actually, I am in the market for a good hemp yarn. So, if Clara has the time, maybe she could fit this request into her busy schedule.
M L
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lacylaine
Seriously Hooked
USA
989 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 5:35:26 PM
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I think hemp yarn could be nice if it was soft. Or does it soften with use the way linen does?
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
2010 FO: two pair felted clogs, two chemo caps for Mom 2011 FO: BYOB (market bag), Hedgerow Mitts, pair of wristers/sweatbands, Baby Alpaca Grande Vest; LYS mystery shawl
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Clara
queen bee
USA
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Posted - 07/08/2011 : 09:22:28 AM
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Good suggestion! Consider it noted.
Also, I'm moving this out of Ideal Knitting Bag and into the yarn category so people can find it.
Clara
Your friendly Knitter's Review publisher
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 2:20:19 PM
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Originally posted by lacylaine
I think hemp yarn could be nice if it was soft. Or does it soften with use the way linen does?
Melanie
:: I find it gets softer and softer with washing and age.
M L
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sjanova
Seriously Hooked
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 4:31:53 PM
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Yes, but look what you have to go through to knit it! I have resisted every request for anything made with yarn that hurts to knit. Well, except DDIL requested cotton longies for DGS#4, but then, they live in Miami Beach. Sigh. Maybe I can wash hemp yarn in the skein several times so it doesn't hurt to knit???
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 4:56:50 PM
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Originally posted by sjanova
Yes, but look what you have to go through to knit it! I have resisted every request for anything made with yarn that hurts to knit. Well, except DDIL requested cotton longies for DGS#4, but then, they live in Miami Beach. Sigh. Maybe I can wash hemp yarn in the skein several times so it doesn't hurt to knit???
sja
:: I did wash the skeins one time and that made it comfortable for me. I found it less daunting than cotton boucle, LOL.
M L
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Ditzy Girl
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 07/09/2011 : 07:49:00 AM
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I have some hemp that is beautiful light caramel color. I haven't knit it up yet, but my friend did and it was not bad to knit with, it knit up great and the short sleeved T looks wonderful. I just need to find a pattern. Yes it does soften up with washing.
Zola, Seattle, Wash.
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2011 : 12:55:06 PM
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And, it LASTS forever. I did a sweater for someone so very many years ago, and it is still going strong and as soft as can be. He says it is his absolute favorite, go-to sweater and this person is often not kind to his clothing and that sweater is still looking fine and as comfy as a soft cotton towel.
I'm hoping Clara can find a source in her detective work that is more easily accessible. The only one I have is from Canada, and the price and the cost of getting it here is a tad bit steep. I wish there were a good source here in the States.
M L
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minh
Permanent Resident and Destasher Extraordinnaire
USA
3416 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2011 : 9:24:02 PM
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I knitted with yarns from Hemp for Knitting:
- all hemp 3 -- this is a fingering weight that felt like twine at first but the more you knit with it, the softer it gets. Once I washed my scarf, it was super soft!
http://www.lanaknits.com/usaallhemp3.html
- Hempton has both hemp and cotton, the cotton content helps makes it feel softer as well. It made a very nice washcloth.
http://www.lanaknits.com/usahempton.html |
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lacylaine
Seriously Hooked
USA
989 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2011 : 6:28:53 PM
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Thanks for the heads up! It's a shame we can't grow it here in the USA. I'm curious how to wash it if Milinda's friend is hard on his clothes? Can it be machine-washed?
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
2010 FO: two pair felted clogs, two chemo caps for Mom 2011 FO: BYOB (market bag), Hedgerow Mitts, pair of wristers/sweatbands, Baby Alpaca Grande Vest; LYS mystery shawl
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Milinda
Permanent Resident
USA
3816 Posts |
Posted - 07/18/2011 : 7:03:11 PM
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Originally posted by lacylaine
Thanks for the heads up! It's a shame we can't grow it here in the USA. I'm curious how to wash it if Milinda's friend is hard on his clothes? Can it be machine-washed?
Melanie
:: The sweater I knit was machine washable, the ONLY kind of yarn to use for that person, believe me. LOL
And I agree 100%, shame we can't grow it here since it is such a sturdy yarn that softens with age.
M L
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